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Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer Replacement



Window Channel Retainer Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front door window run channel. Refer to Window Run Channel Replacement - Front Door (Window Run Channel Replacement - Front Door) .
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .




3. Partially remove the water deflector in the front lower corner to access the lower front glass channel bolts.
4. Remove the front glass run channel bolts and remove the channel.





Important: After drilling out the rivets, remove all rivet debris from the door.


5. Drill out the rivets in the rear glass run channel and remove the channel.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear glass run channel with rivets.




2. Position the front glass run channel retainer.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the retainer bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

4. Install the portion of the water deflector that was loosened to gain access to the bolts.
5. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the front door window run channel. Refer to Window Run Channel Replacement - Front Door (Window Run Channel Replacement - Front Door) .